House for sale, 5311 San Jose Drive, Sarasota, FL, in Sarasota, United States

Live/Work/Invest! You must see this home to appreciate the many opportunities it affords! It is a one of a kind property featuring a main home plus a potential income producing apartment home in the very popular community of De Soto Lakes! Main home is a 3 bed/2 bath elevated home in a NO FLOOD ZONE. Ground floor is an expanded garage with over 1700 square feet of space. It's a hobbyist's dream! Or create your own personal gym! Or use it as a work from home/have your own business space! In fact, there is room for ALL of these or more! The owners added a NEW ROOF in 2021 and two NEW A/Cs in 2025. The main floor living space features a large updated kitchen with a brand new refrigerator, newer stove and dishwasher. Both bathrooms have been completely remodeled in 2024. The open floor plan includes original wood beams on the ceiling. Sip your coffee on your large front OR back deck! Primary bedroom features a walk in closet and a newly updated 3 piece bathroom. Behind the main home is a 1 bedroom, one bathroom 800 square foot apartment with a living room, kitchen and dining area. It also has it's own front deck. This property is conforming multi-family so the apartment can be used for a "granny flat" or you can rent it out! Don't miss this opportunity to live just south of University Blvd. This location cannot be beat! Besides being "high and dry" in an X flood zone, it is 10 minutes to I-75 and 20 minutes from the beaches. Be close to all the shops and restaurants at UTC or zip down to downtown Sarasota within minutes. Don't wait another minute! Schedule a showing today!